Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
Page 6___________________________ Verhovay Journal THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND February 24, 1944 BRANCH 430 BY P.F.C. WILLIAM C. KOHUT PITTSBURGH SCENES The recent temporary resigna tion of Mrs. Louis De Markus from the presidency of the Ladies Department of Pic. Kohut the Hungarian War Bond Committee was deeply regretted by many in this district. Under her able leadership, the Committee forged ahead rapidly in its efforts to participate fully in the War Loan Drives. The bonds and stamps they sold were many. Their plans for selling them unique. Mrs. Louis DeMarkus especially, and the many women members of the War Bond Committee deserve much credit for the excellent results obtained up to this time in their War Bond Campaigns. Mrs. Joseph Urban, of Pittsburgh, Penna., the president of the Hungarian Liberty ship campaign, is an equally hard worker. She has donated freely of her time and energy in bringing about the success that the Hungarian Committee has enjoyed. I am quite sure she will have the full co-operation of the many American-Hungarian women on this committee. I was net in attendance at the Dance of the Hungarian Professional Society on Saturday evening, February 19th, at the Webster Hall Hotel, but I am told it was a very nice affair. These affairs held by the Society are pleasant ones, and in company with my wife I almost always attend and enjoy them. MILITARY VIEWS Several weeks ago, Sgt. Stephen Black was in town on the receiving end of a ten day fur lough which came to an end Thursday, February 19th . Steve is stationed at Camp Reynolds . . . my good friends, Bill Nagy of Duquesne, Penna., and Joe Loosz of Whitaker, were re cently issued new clothing . . G. I. at Fort Meade. Bill and Joe left for the Army Saturday evening, February 5th . . . both are fine young men. Pvt. Mike Kurucz, a member of a tank squadron is now overseas. Pvt. Nick Pastor of Munhall, Penna., has recently been transferred from Camp Crowder to a new station in Tennessee. The loss of Chief Petty Officer Nick Takács of Hazelwood, in New Guinea waters came as a shock to his many friends. He has made the supreme sacrifice for his country. Pvt. Frank Szappanos completed his basic training at Camp Croft the early part of February, and was home on furlough the latter part of this month. He reported to his new station, Fort Meade, on February 21st. Sgt. Arthur Kuhn is now stationed in Washington, while his brother, Ernest Kuhn, Marine, now has his mail addressed to him at San Pedro, Calif. The Kun brothers are in the States after a thrilling and hectic tour of duty in the Pacific. The Navy gained a good man in John Kertes of Munhall, Penna., John left for the Navy the last week in January and is now in his Boot training -at Great Lakes. Capt. Steve Nemeth will be home shortly on furlough before being assigned to new duties in another theatre of operations. Homestead’s favorite policeman, our good member, Andy Timko, will shortly don the khaki and fight for Uncle Sam; his departure for the Armed Forces will take place shortly. He leaves behind his wife and two daughters. Rudy Kurucz was recently home for a short stay with his folks. Rudy’s in the Army and getting along okay. Quite a party was held for young John O’Brien Saturday evening, February 12th, at his home on Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, prior to his departure for training as air cadet. John’s due to leave soon and we wish him much success. We’ve read considerable about Julius Fitz lately and we might read more about him as time goes on. Julius is right at home aboard a warship and claims the Navy’s a real outfit. He’s seen plenty of action and even received a Presidential Citation for bravery in action, I believe Johnnie Graysar, an 18 year old stalk, from Thirteenth Avenue, Homestead, is now in training at Greensboro, as an aviation cadet. I’m quite sure he’ll do well there because he had his heart and soul in making good in the Service. Lots of luck. His, mother and two sisters, Betty and Margaret are at home. Sgt. Steve Sipos was home last weekend and returned to his station in Washington on Sunday evening, Februray 21st. He visited with his good parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Sipos, ’ of Martha St., Munhall. Pfc. George Bockoras is now overseas, but I am unaware of his theatre of operations as yet. Jimmy Sera, strapping son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Sera of Greensprings Ave., Terrace, is on maneuvers in Tennessee. Claims they are close to the real thing — a rugged life — few at home realize just what a soldier, or as far as that goes, a marine or sailor, undergoes in his training period. Pfc. Samuel Sabo of the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Jackson, was home for the funeral of his father, Sunday, February 20th. His brother, Cpl. Bill Sabo, was unable to be present at this sad occasion because of being stationed in faraway Ireland. Pvt. John Sabo, U.S. Marines, arrived home Sunday, February 21st, from Parris Island, on leave. But more about Supreme Auditor-Elect John Sabo in my next column. Word reaches me that Bill Yadasz of Homestead, will be leaving for duty overseas; and it seems as though it was but yesterday when we both arrived at Fort Meade. Time does move along at a fast clip nowadays. Joe Koval, Mgr. of the S. and S. Shoe Store in Homestead, is going to transfer his activities soon — the U.S. Navy. But if Joe thinks he’s going to get a rest from handling shoes, I think he’ll be disappointed. He leaves his wife and daughter at home. The bride was dressed for the occasion in a beige traveling ensemble. She wore navy blue accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beda were the attendants. Mrs. Beda, the bride’s sister, wore flier’s blue with brown accessories and a corage of pink rose buds. Gloria is the third member of Branch 430 to Marry within the last six months. We wonder who is next? Anyway, our best wishes are extended to the young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Sumner CMarshall, Jr., for a long and happily married life. The Founders’ Month Contest HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS “Here comes the Bride’’ — Miss Gloria O. Thomka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arpad Thomka, of Lawrence Ave., Homestead Park, was married to Pfc. Sumner C. Marshall, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, of Centre Ave., Munhall, in St. Margaret’s parish house, E. Tenth Avenue, Munhalll, Wednesday, February 9th, with Father Benedict officiating. . ANOTHER BOY ARRIVES A bouncing baby boy was born to Mrs. George Berger of W. 8th Ave., W. Homestead, on Sunday morinng, February 20th, at the Homestead hospital. I do know George would have liked to have been around for this happy occasion, but serving his Country somewhere in North Africa is a more urgent calling. This latest addition is the second boy and second child. Mrs. Berger is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Borbély of Homestead. A NEW MEETING PLACE A new site for the holding of our meetings has been selected recently, and it is TOM’S CANDY SHOPPE, 8TH AVENUE, near WEST ST., in Homestead. The njeeti'ngs will be held once each month on a FRIDAY EVENING close to the middle of the month. The hours will be from 6 P. M. to 8 P. M. sharp. If you are unable to attend a monthly meeting, place mail your insurance premiums together with your receipt book to the Branch Manager, Mrs. Kohut, at 116— 21st Avenue, Munhall, Penna. The payment will be recorded ar*l your receipt book returned to yc| promptly. Furthermore, I would recommend to the many members of Branch 430 the convenience and savings involved in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments of their insurance premiums. GOING HOME Another old Homesteader, a man I knew quite well, Samuel Sabo, Sr., of 330 E. 11th Avenue, Homestead, passed away Wednesday, February 16th, in Morgantown, W. Va. He was buried in the Hungarian Reformed Cemetery in Homestead, Penna., Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20th, with the Rev. Julius Paal officiating. Mr. Sabo was a staunch supporter of Hungarian activities and enjoyed the friendship of many in this community. Our sympathies are extended to Mrs. Jesse Sabo and family upon their great loss. IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS — “BURIED FUNDS’’ If any of our Verhovay Branches possess seizeable sums of money in their treasuries which could be brought into important play at this time. They could well invest a part of these monies in war bonds and thereby aid not only themselves, but above all, their country in time of stress. At future meetings of our Branches, I believe it would be wise to consider this angle in the disposition of these i funds. FLASH! 556 applications for membership have been recorded at the Home Office of your Association up to and including February 21, 1944, since the 1st of February. We are rapidly approaching the minimum goal set for this contest, i. e. the securing of at least 580 members. Tomorrow, on Washington’s birthday, we will surely have that many applications! But—there is still more than a week to go, and to go way over the top! This contest is going to he a smashing success! We wonder if any of the second generation branch managers are going to be among the winners! You certainly remember that we are giving away—in addition to the commissions—three gold-filled ELGIN WATCHES which, with inscription etz, are valued at $60, $50, and $40, respectively. By the time you get this Journal, you will still have two or three days left to participate in the contest and to enhance your chances of winning one of these beautiful watches. How about it, second generation managers and part time local organizers? Will the Verhovayans of the second generation prove that they are just as good fraternalists as some of the old boys who are running themselves ragged in the quest for new members? Remember, every applications counts that has been w’ritten up to and including February 29, 1944, midnight. But please, don’t forget, to drop us a post-card to advise us to the number of applications you have written on these last days so that we may have an idea of how many more applications we can count on! . The writer of these lines has had the pleasure on one lucky day to write 12 (spelled t-w e-l-v-e) new applications last year. There still are such lucky days and your District Manager may he willing and ready to help you as mine did on that lucky day! And February 29, the last day of leapyear’s February may just be such an exthaordinarily lucky day! You know, we have an idea, that the final result of this contest may be something around 800 new members. And it certainly will be, if you will do your share! Make Founders’ Month a Success, not only for the Association, but also for yourself. Win a-watch! There are three ELGIN WATCHES waiting!—(fwr.) GO TO CHURCH Sunday is a holy day and should be considered as such by all of the people in this great country of ours. On this day of Sunday, we should all attempt to attend the services in our churches and point toward a better life. I was greatly shocked here recently when I had occasion to attend services in my church and noted the emptiness of the pews. It appears to me as though in times of plenty and lack of want we most quickly forget about Church and God. This condition is unfortunate. Let us all attend Church and join in a common prayer for those things which we value so highly. WELCOME, BARRISTER MATASSY I want to comment favorably on the selection of Mr. Stephen Matassy as the new Counsellor for the Verhovay Association. He is a man with a wealth of legal knowledge to his credit, and a man who will watch most carefully the affect of old as well as new laws on insurance enacted from time to time that might have a direct bearing on our Association. Our congratulations and best wishes to you, Attorney Matassy, on your latest connection with Verhovay. CONSERVE BUT DO NOT DEPRIVE The conservation of paper and newsprint is a worthy project nowadays, and our Association is to be commended for its part in this nation-wide movement. The only disagreeable feature of our activities in this connection is that we, The Verhovay, have brought about an absence of the English as well as the Hungarian editions of our Journal from many members’ homes. This has brought forth numerous protests, some of which have been made direct to me, and I call upon our Association to bring about a liquidation of these complaints from Verhovay members of long standing. (Editor’s Note: All those members who made a request for the English and Hungarian Journals are receiving them.) MARCH 15, 1944 In the March 11th, 1943, issue of the Verhovay Journal appeared the Proclamation of Gov. Bricker, of Ohio, to the American Hungarian Federation. In his Proclamation he declared March 15, 1943, as “Hungarian Freedom Day” and urged the Americans of Hungarian descent to observe the 15th of March as such. Such Proclamations issued by Governors of other States with a preponderance of Americans of Hungarian birth would be entirely in order this year, and would help solidify further the Americans of Hungarian birth in the great fight before them to free themselves of the Nazi yoke. A GREAT LOSS We all regret the passing of Mr. Stephen Molnár, formerly of the Hungarian Reformed Federation. His was a good and noble life, one filled with many worthy acts in behalf of Hungarians in these United States. The history he would have written of the Hungarians in the United States would have been authoritative, but he was not spared for the and for which he was so task for which he was drafted eminently qualified. May he rest in peace!
